Videre is recruiting for an inquisitive and thorough researcher with open source / OSINT research aptitude, French and English language skills, and ability to train others. This position will provide direct research and analysis support to projects; review and adopt best practices for open source and social media research; apply this knowledge in specific investigations; and share skills with the organisation.
Location and Remote Working: Based in London HQ, but we will consider remote working applications for exceptional candidates with strong research, language and/or training skills who are based between timezones UTC-1 and UTC+4 inclusive.

Skills, Experience and Characteristics
Essential:
• Integrity, and support of Videre’s values, ethical standards, vision, mission and strategic goals.
• Sensitivity and respect for differences in race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Ability to work across cultures and timezones.
• Proven proficiency in open source investigative and verification techniques across multiple platforms, and use of collaborative databases for research, storage and analysis.
• Professional proficiency in French and English.
• Understanding of security and ethical considerations of social media research.
• Commitment to accuracy, objectivity and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload in order to accurately complete multiple tasks while considering special assignments, interruptions, deadlines and available resources.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, whether briefing, training, providing constructive feedback or note-taking. Ability to present insights in a manner appropriate to a given audience.
• Inquisitive and analytical mindset. Media literacy and understanding of bias, including algorithmic.
• Proficiency in digital security including encryption, secure communications and privacy tools.
• Working knowledge of geographic mapping tools and their use in video geolocation and social media research.
For more details, see https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/6e534848e47f4bbb92b762835dc244e6-open-source-researcher-videre-est-credere-london